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The foursome, armed with knives, fled the scene in a grey BMW 3 series.

The 37-year-old victim was taken by ambulance to the Royal Infirmary and treated for minor injuries - he was later released.

Police were then alerted to a BMW on fire at Linn Park Golf Club, around 7.30pm. It was found to be the same car the attackers used and was bearing false plates, having previously been reported stolen from the Giffnock area.

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Detective Sergeant Craig Warren, from Greater Glasgow Division, said: “Extensive enquiries are continuing into this incident and officers have been carrying out enquiries in the local area and studying CCTV footage to identify the four men responsible.

“We believe that this was a targeted attack. This is a busy area and I would urge any witnesses to the incident, who have not yet spoken to officers to come forward as they may have vital information that will assist our investigation.